Production Manager

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree (Engineering or other technical discipline preferred)
• 5+ years of manufacturing or operations experience
• 3–5+ years of leadership or supervisory experience in a manufacturing environment
• Proven leadership driving safety, quality, delivery, cost, and productivity metrics
• Strong experience coaching, developing, and managing production teams
• Data-driven problem-solving and decision-making skills
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced manufacturing setting
• Strong communication skills across all organizational levels

• Lean Manufacturing / Six Sigma / Continuous Improvement experience
• Experience with new product introduction (NPI), equipment start‑up, or process transfers
• Exposure to multiple manufacturing processes or equipment platforms
• Background in optimizing OEE, uptime, and yield improvement initiatives

Insight Global is seeking a Production Manager for a top manufacturing client. This leader will be responsible for driving end-to-end production performance across safety, quality, delivery, cost, and productivity metrics. The ideal candidate is a hands‑on leader who can balance strategic planning with daily execution, while developing high‑performing teams on the production floor. This individual will play a key role in optimizing manufacturing operations, leading continuous improvement initiatives, and ensuring successful implementation of new products and processes.

This is a highly visible leadership role requiring strong operational expertise, people leadership, and the ability to influence cross‑functional stakeholders.

• Lead daily manufacturing operations to hit safety, quality, delivery, and cost targets
• Oversee production teams and supervisors, including coaching and performance management
• Allocate labor, materials, and equipment based on production needs
• Monitor and improve equipment performance (OEE, uptime, yield)
• Drive resolution of operational issues using data and cross‑functional collaboration
• Lead continuous improvement initiatives to increase efficiency and reduce costs
• Support installation, start‑up, and ramp of new products and equipment
• Manage departmental budget and resource utilization
• Communicate performance metrics, risks, and priorities to plant leadership
• Ensure proper staffing, workforce capability, and long‑term talent development
• Maintain compliance with safety and environmental standards